Keywords: Climate change


Morocco's Urgent Response to Escalating Water Crisis

Morocco is facing an escalating water crisis, and the government is racing against time to implement urgent measures to address it, says Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka. In an interview with Le Matin newspaper, Baraka outlined a series of projects aimed at safeguarding the country's......

Tangier Takes Bold Steps to Conserve Water Amid Severe Drought

Fez - Tangier, the "City of the Strait",  is responding decisively to a prolonged and severe drought worsened by climate change by implementing stringent measures to reduce water consumption. Recently, the Tangier Council introduced strict regulations prohibiting the use of drinking water......

Morocco Aims for 10% Green Share in Central Bank Reserves

In a significant move towards sustainability, Morocco is charting a green course with its central bank spearheading the effort. Abdellatif Jouahri, the governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, Morocco's central bank, announced on Friday the ambitious goal of increasing the allocation of foreign currency reserves......

Empowering Moroccan Youth: Rabat Networking Days Illuminate Paths Forward

Rabat, Morocco - The Rabat Networking Days (RND) event's second day underscored the organization's dedication to fostering inclusion and empowerment among Moroccan youth. Students from all corners of the country convened in the capital on Saturday for engaging discussions and networking opportunities......

Morocco Advances Towards Sustainable Mobility Solutions

Rabat recently hosted Morocco's inaugural Sustainable Mobility Forum, an event dedicated to propelling the country toward more environmentally-friendly transportation options. Organized by the Ministry of Transport and Logistics in collaboration with the innovation accelerator H2O HUB, the forum......

Confronting Drought, Morocco Banks on Desalination to Meet Half of Its Drinking Water Needs by 2030

Desalination has become an absolute priority for Morocco to address the structural water deficit facing the country, significantly impacted by climate change. This was emphasized by the Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka, during a session before the House of Counselors on Tuesday. "By......

Morocco Secures €100 Million Deal with European Investment Bank to Propel Decade-Long Forestry Strategy

Morocco and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have forged a historic alliance, formalizing a financial partnership valued at 100 million euros to bolster Morocco's ambitious Forests of Morocco 2020-2030 strategy. The signing of this agreement, attended by esteemed delegates including Fouzi Lekjaa,......

Addressing Climate Change: Collaborative Initiatives by Moroccan Institutions

At the pivotal COP28 climate summit in Dubai, three major Moroccan institutions have formed a significant partnership to tackle the urgent threat of climate change. The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), the OCP Group, a renowned fertilizer powerhouse, and the Center of Competence in Climate......